Sri Lanka pull off second-highest successful chase in ODI history to beat England
Sri Lanka executed one of the greatest run chases in ODI cricket, overcoming England's mammoth 430-run target in Rawalpindi to secure a remarkable victory.
Pathum Nissanka return bolsters Sri Lanka ahead of Test series in Pakistan
Nissanka has been out since having surgery on his wrist in June and will be a huge fillip for the visitors in the batting order as they look to win the two-match series.
The 22-year-old Bandara is included in the squad and is in line to gain his first international cap after wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella was dropped following an underwhelming home series against India.
Bandara has a good record with the bat in first-class cricket, having scored seven centuries in 31 matches at an average of more than 65.
Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who made his debut earlier this year against India, retains his place, as Sri Lanka start a new era under the Test captaincy of Kusal Mendis.
The first Test of the series against Pakistan will take place in Rawalpindi from 9 November.
Sri Lanka Test squad: Pathum Nissanka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis (captain), Dhananjaya De Silva, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayaka, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga
Kusal Mendis confirmed as Sri Lanka Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva resigns
Kusal Mendis has been confirmed as the new Test captain of Sri Lanka after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down from the position to leave leadership duties "to the next generation".
Tom Banton stars as England seal ODI series with record win over Sri Lanka
Tom Banton marked his return to England's one-day side in style, smashing his maiden international century as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 223 runs at The Oval.
Kusal Mendis masterclass seals Sri Lanka ODI win over England
Kusal Mendis produced a superb century as Sri Lanka bounced back from their opening ODI defeat to beat England by 16 runs at Headingley and level the three-match series at 1-1.